Wiyaala is going to host a new weekly show on Radio Progress. This is Upper West Region’s first and most popular radio station.
The 90 minute slot is called, “Time With Wiyaala”. The show will run every Thursday from 8pm to 9.30pm starting 23rd November.
Wiyaala’s is to play music by some of the Upper West’s leading talents, old and new. Furthermore, she will chat with artists about their careers and aspirations as musicians in the “forgotten” region.
Her Statements
“I’ll be trying to introduce my audience to the diverse forms of music that exist in our region. Whilst technology is helpful to music making, I feel we are in danger of losing something of value if we don’t draw on our rich heritage when making modern music. I’ll be encouraging the young musicians to work on their live performance skills. Artists who mime are unlikely to make it to international stages. The platform also gives me the opportunity to push the causes of children and young women”, the singer said.
Wiyaala is an officially appointed GACA (Ghana Against Child Abuse) and UNICEF Ghana influencer.
Ga-rap king Nii Addo Quaynor, best known in showbiz as Tinny has released a new song titled “Aarooli”(We Rollin).
King of Rap, Sarkodie features on this one and is produced by Marcel.
The Ga-rapper has been absent from the music industry for a while now.
Therefore, finally hearing something from him, that too with Sarkodie sounds like an awesome.
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The song according to them is strictly for the streets.
‘Aarooli’ (We Rollin) is self-explanatory and saw Tinny and Sarkodie talking about how to roll and ball.
The song also talks about their circle and how they don’t mingle with just anyone or outsiders. A good display of lyrical prowess and a beautiful way of exhibiting the Hip life culture.
Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim and her Nigerian boyfriend, Iceberg Slim are officially wife and husband according to Instablog9ja.
The mother-of-one was once married to Kwadwo Sarfo, registered her union with Olusegun Olowookere, popularly known as Iceberg Slim in a private ceremony.
The couple tied the knot in a secret court ceremony.
A witness at the ceremony leaked the photos.
Furthermore, the couple were recently seen together at Banky W’s traditional wedding ceremony. As at now, none of the parties have confirmed or denied the marriage reports.
The 2017 People’s Celebrity Awards(PCA) was launched yesterday November 21, 2017 .
Nominees for this year’s awards were unveiled yesterday at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra by the board and organizers of the event.
The event which is headlined by GN Bank Mobile Money and spearheaded by SpyderLee Entertainment saw a gathering of celebrities across the entertainment fields and media personnel from across the country.
Speaking to participants at the unveiling ceremony, Eyram Bashan, a member of the board of directors for the People’s Celebrity Awards said the scheme over the years has celebrated and recognized Ghanaian personalities whose daily endeavors have contributed tremendously to the growth of the nation’s entertainment industry.
Adding that, the awards scheme has achieved its purpose of creating an excellent avenue for investment in the creative arts industry, increase visibility and most importantly pamper stars who help reduce the general stress levels of Ghanaians.
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This award seeks to award and celebrate individuals and organizations which have contributed as well as those that continue to excel in their respective fields towards the development of the Ghanaian Arts and Entertainment Industry.
Comedienne and TV personality Afia Schwarzenegger has some words to tell Ghanaians. She responded to recent reports that she contributed to upcoming actress Ahuofe Patri’s smoking habit. According to the reports, she introduced her to it together with some well-known artistes.
Reports has it that Afia Schwarzenegger, and Efya introduced Ahuofe patri to smoking tagging them as ‘’wee smokers’’.
The story pointed out that mother of Priscilla Opoku Agyemang, popularly known as ‘Ahuofe patri’ is worried. This is because her daughter cannot control the rate at which she ‘smokes’.
Meanwhile, television host and showbiz personality, Afia Schwarzenegger has taken to social media. She went on Instagram to counter claims that her influence has made the actress a drug addict.
She posted: “My best friend @mzbeldaily do not smoke, my sisters @ohemaawoyeje and @babieedappah do not smoke, my daughter @tracey_boakye do not smoke….and the evidence is out there speaking for itself…I am nothing but a positive influencer. That is part of my role as a queen. Good afternoon Africa”.
She added “Do not force friendship on me…I am not the producer of Chiocomilo red or coffee tea… Common sense fall on you all“.
Multiple award winning rapper, Sarkodie, has added another award to his trophy-laden cabinet.
The BET Award winner has won the ‘Best African Act’ at the 2017 daf BAMA Music Awards.
His latest accolade was announced on Sunday, November 17, 2017 at an event held at the BarclayCard Arena, Hamburg, Germany.
Sarkodie beat fellow Ghanaian, Stonebwoy and four Nigerian artistes; Wizkid, P-Square, Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage to win the award.
Other winners were Khaled, Exo, Anggun, Cleo, MNEK, Alvaro Soler and many more.
What’s The daf BAMA Music Awards?
The daf BAMA Music Awards is an international multicultural music award show presented by Daf Entertainment based in Hamburg, Germany. It has been created to honor artistes from all over the world and at the same time unite the world with something as beautiful as music.
Below is the full list of winners at the 2107 daf BAMA Awards;
Legend Award – Khaled
Outstanding Arab Icon Award – Haifa Wehbe
Afghan Legend Award – Dawood Sarkhosh
Afghan Icon Award – Aryana Sayeed
Tajik Icon Award – Shabnam Suraya
BAMA’s Best Song – Saad Lamjarred
BAMA’s Best Album – Exo
BAMA’s Best Male – Babbu Maan
BAMA’s Best Female – Anggun Cipta Sasmi
BAMA’s Best Group – Super Junior
BAMA’s Best Duo – Kamran & Hooman
BAMA’s Best DJ – Ozan Doğulu
BAMA’s Best Video – G-Dragon
BAMA’s Best Performer – Đông Nhi
BAMA’s Best Look – Haifa Wehbe
BAMA’s Best Rising Act – MNEK
BAMA People’s Choice Award – Exo
Best Asian Act – Anggun
Best African Act – Sarkodie
Best Balkans Female Act – Otilia
Best Balkan Rising Act – Ardian Bujupi
Best Punjabi Act – Babbu Maan
Best Afghan Male Act – Qais Ulfat
Best Afghan Female Act – Aryana Sayeed
Best Albanian Act – Alban Skenderaj
Best Bulgarian Act – Andrea
Best Filipino Act – Sarah Geronimo
Best Georgian Act – Sofia Nizharadze
Best Korean Act – Exo
Best Iranian Female Act – Sepideh
Best Iranian R&B Act – Hossein Tohi
Best Iranian New Act – Sahar
Best Italian Act – Marco Mengoni
Best Malaysian Act – Siti Nurhaliza
Best Moroccan Act – Douzi
Best Polish Act – Cleo
Best Spanish Act – Alvaro Soler
Best Tajik Female Act – Farzonai Khurshed
Best Turkish Female Act – Hande Yener
Best Turkish Pop Act – Sinan Akçıl
Best Turkish Rising Act – Ece Seçkin
Best Vietnamese Act – M-TP
Today happens to be the birthdays of two beautiful Ghanaian actresses, Martha Ankomah And Nadia Buari.
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Martha Ankomah has starred in over twenty movies and playing explicit roles which got people talking.
Martha Ankomah has featured in Power of the gods, Shakira, Sin of the Soul, Heart of Men, Somewhere In Africa, and several others.
In 2010, she nominated for Most Promising Actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in Sin of the Soul. Her role in Somewhere in Africa earned her a Best Young Actor nomination at the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Award.
The actress owns an ultra-modern beauty salon called ‘Martha’s Place’. It specializes in bridal makeup, pedicure, manicure, facial treatment, acrylic, waxing, barbering, cosmetics, among others.
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To start with, her name “Nadia” generally means Hope which is shared across persons who are either Christian or Muslim or Hindu.
Nadia comes from a home of ‘showbiz”. Her father Alhaji Sidiku Buari, was a musician and a president of the musician union for 8 years. Later, he served as the vice president of the International Federation of Musicians (IFM
Her elder sister, Shaida Buari, was once miss Ghana 2002 and made to the finals of Miss world.
In 20017 and 2009, she received two nominations for Best Actress in a leading role at the African Movie Academy awards in 2007 and 2009. She also won the Pan African Actress award at the annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) in New York in 2013. She has starred in over twenty movies.
Born on 21st November 1982, she turns 35 years today.
Who doesn’t love oranges? Oranges are very important in our everyday diets. There are several benefits to eating oranges. Below are certain health benefits of eating oranges.
Oranges Do Not Cause Blood Sugar Spike
Oranges like all fruits have simple sugars in them, but the orange has a glycemic index of 40. Anything under 55 is considered low. This means as long as you don’t eat too many oranges at one time, they won’t spike your blood sugar and cause problems with insulin or weight gain.
Help Prevent Kidney Diseases
Drinking orange juice regularly prevents kidney diseases and reduces the risk of kidney stones. Drink juice in moderate amounts. The high sugar content of fruit juices can cause tooth decay and the high acid content can wear away enamel if consumed in excess.
Mandarin Oranges Fight Liver Cancer
According to two studies, eating mandarin oranges reduces liver cancer. This may be due in part to vitamin A compounds known as carotenoids.
Rich In Potassium & Boost Heart Health.
Oranges are full of potassium, an electrolyte mineral responsible for helping the heart function well. When potassium levels get too low, you may develop an abnormal heart rhythm, known as an arrhythmia.
Lower The Risk of Diseases
Oranges are full of vitamin C, which protects cells by neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals cause chronic diseases, like cancer and heart disease.
Marriage is defined as the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship (historically and in some jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman.
Considering the fact that marriage entails a lot, there are so many things both partners must do in order to remain happy.
Most often, celebrities go into marriage and it ends up on a bad note with a divorce. Yes! celebrities because, they are the spotlights of our societies.
Notwithstanding, there are a few celebrity couples out there who have kept their ’till death do us apart’ vows.
One of such couples is Selly Ghalley and her husband Big J Cartel
About Selly Galley
Selly Galley Fiwoo is an actress and a TV personality. She has starred in over 30 movies.
Currently, she is working with the multimedia Group where she is the host for ‘The Premieres” Show.
She also hosts the “African Pot’, show both on Joy Prime Tv.
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Her husband, Big J Cartel, is a also a very popular musician in the country, best Known as Praye Tiatia.
The two love birds tied the knot on September 26,2015 after a long relationship.
Marriage is indeed about finding the right partner and these two have really proved that.
Let’s take a look at 10 times the two couple proved their love is undying;
1.When Black is for the day
2.’ Bae’ couldn’t get enough of the kiss because it’s her birthday
3. Just when ‘boo’ needs some pampering
4.’Bae can’t hide her back and ‘boo’ can’t resist but to touch
5.What else can You ask for?
6. Home sweet Home
7. No one but my husband will help me cut my birthday cake
Radio icon, Nathaniel Kwabena Anokye Adisi popular known as Bola Ray is one of the finest personalities in the country. He is the CEO of EIB Network.
However, this post isn’t about his many accomplishments. It is about the relationship with his wife Dorcas Adisi.
The pair have been married for a while and even recently renewed their vows. They are what most people call ‘Couple Goals’. The couple have 3 children together.
The 90’s ‘badgyal’, Ebony, states that her pastor encourages his members to be more like her.
She made these statements in an interview with Akwesi Aboagye on Neat FM’s Entertainment Ghana. She was asked how her church members react when they see her in church. Her response was, “I go to church at Golden Center in Madina. I don’t attend church frequently but I normally go anytime I get the chance. I have sung about twice in church. My favorite gospel musicians are Noble Nketiah and Diana Asamoah. For me, I care less about those who decide to talk about me because of how I dress to perform on stage”
She was also asked if her pastor knew who she was. The singer replied in the affirmative.
“Yes my pastors knows me very well, he even uses me as example telling the members to pay their tithe because even my duaghter Ebony you always condemn has paid her tithe”
Kumawod Actor and musician, Lilwin is set to heat up Kumasi come December 30.
Organized by Boss Nation Music Group, the concert is dubbed ‘Mefiri Kumasi’.
It is intended to bring together “Kumasianos” to jam to music from some of the popular artistes from the region.
As the headline act of the event, he looks forward to give his fans a thrill. He will be performing to some of his hit songs like Blow, Nyame Gye Me, Ladder, Me Yare and Akekakeka among others.
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Speaking with Showbiz, CEO of Boss Nation Music Group, Ray Moni, said ‘Mefiri Kumasi’ is the first of its kind.
“This concert is strictly for Kumasi based artistes. We have given our platforms to others to promote their music and brand and so it is only right that this time around, we put the spotlight on our own.
“It will also be a good occasion for the underground artistes here to sell their music to the thousands of patrons who will be at venue,” he said.
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Lilwin, born Kwadwo Nkansah is a Kumawood comedy actor and a music artiste.
Though he started his music career on a lighter note, his seriousness for it has only made his star to shine even brighter.
His release of hit after hit songs shows that he is in for serious business.
At the latter part of the year, the actor has been involved in some controversies.
Notwithstanding, he looks forward to end the year on a good note with his performance.
Some of his songs include; Mama Boss Papa’, ‘Me Yare’, ‘Nyame Gye me’, ‘ladder’ among others.
Yesterday, we wrote a story about allegations of Ahuofe Patri addiction to marijuana. The actress real name Priscilla Opoku Agyemang was said to be a heavy wee smoker. This had made her mom and other family members were overly worried about the new route she had taken in her life.
Ghanacelebrities first reported the story.
However, it seems that Ahuofe Patri is responding to the allegations.
She took to Instagram to state that she is unbothered and working on herself.
First of all, we don’t know if that is an admission of guilt to the rumours. Also, should we really be reading this much into an Instagram Post. Finally, is it really anyone’s concern.
The full post reads:
“So this me on a Sunday. Filter kakra ?. Tried to tuck my tummy but looks like I need to try harder next time ?. What else? Feel free to judge away ??♀️. Also ‘d like you to know that I’m still working on myself ??. My coverup is from @tanefabrics. Check her out. Cool stuff. Ok have a lovely Sunday.”
Female broadcaster and artiste manager, Frema Ashkar has taken a swipe at ‘Sponsor’ hitmaker Ebony.
Ever since she dropped her previous single titled ‘Sponsor’, Ebony has become more popular on the airwaves. She recently released a song, ‘Hustle’, that has been well received. She explained
‘Hustle’ talks about the Struggles people go through on a daily basis to survive. The song features Brella, a newly signed artiste of Ruff Town Records. Hustle is centred on a trader who out of frustration of getting poor sales, pleads on presumptive customers to buy her items.”
However, Frema Ashkar discussed the song on ‘Good Morning Ghana’ on Metro TV. She says she is not impressed with the direction of Ebony’s music career. Although, Ebony has released a couple of that is doing well, she is not growing as she (Frema) expected.
“As a musician, everybody is a competitor and so we are going to be marking you along those lines. She came up with a couple of songs Sponsor and the other one well which I think she was doing so well. Personally I was expected her to grow but she is not being creative, she is not growing. I mean in communication where you place your punctuation marks can change the whole meaning of your sentence. Therefore, when you keep the breaks you can not tell me you are not saying other things”, Frema Ashkar stated candidly.
The broadcaster continued with her opinions, “Sex sells but beyond that then what? Let us see the substance in you, the quality in you, you came out with that— is that all we are going to be having? Quite honestly we are tired of that.”
Highlife legend, Nana Acheampong has counseled dancehall artiste Shatta Wale to focus on his music career and avoid any sort of ‘beef’ with anyone.
Shatta Wale, last week made headlines when he said in an interview that he does not see Nigerian artiste Wizkid as a superstar.
Adding that, unlike some of his colleagues get star struck when they see Wizkid, he(Shatta Wale) won’t do that. That however brought some sort of ‘beef’ between fans of both artistes. Social media has not had rest since this happened.
Nana Acheampong Speaks
Reacting to this on Entertainment Capital on Accra100.5FM, Nana Acheamponge advised Shatta Wale to concentrate on his music and avoid such encounters with other artistes. He also disclosed he is about working on collaboration with the dancehall artist.
“Shatta Wale is champion in dancehall just like Nana Acheampong is also a champion. So I’ll beseech him to be patient and concentrate on his music. He’s very good; he should continue doing what he does best. I don’t know a lot about the beef with Wizkid but he should end it and concentrate on his music because he’s too good,” he told show host, Bismark Boachie aka DJ Premier.
He further advised all up and coming artistes to exercise patience in their line of work so as to succeed;
“That aside, I’ll advise up and coming musicians to be patient because to succeed is about loving your fans and vice versa because without the fans, you can’t make it,” he added.
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Nana Acheampong, born Ernest ‘Owoahene’ Nana Acheampong, is one of the most popular musicians ever in and across Ghana. He is also the other half of the famous ‘Lumba brothers’ who popularized Burger highlife in Ghana. (The other is Charles Kojo Fosu aka Daddy Lumba).
Nana Acheampong is also known as the Champion Lover boy.
He has been in the music industry for 26 years with 26 albums to his credit.
Some of his songs include; Abu aka mesim, Casanova, Kata w’ani te, Deobrenodi, Nipa, Se eye wode, Obibini mu obibini, Ever ready, Odo yarea, Meko odo nkyen, I go die for you, Mansusu saa, Ako me square, Brebre Obaahemaa, Wo wone hwan, among others.
The veteran musician is out with a new single, titled “My Baby”.
Duaba Serwaa is a multi award-winning Ghanaian fashion brand. They incorporate a mixture of innovative intricate details, textures, structure and new types of volumes.
They aim to make garments for comfort and simplicity.
Afua Rida is also a a fashion stylist, blogger, consultant and runway show producer.
These two powerhouses collaborated together to show Duaba Serwaa’s new line. The name of the line is S/s18 Kente Story.
Kwasi Kyei Darkwa (KKD) is a seasoned journalist and communications expert. He is best known for his keen fashion sense. KKD does not fail to disappoint anytime he steps out.
He has two children. However, recently one of his kids came out of the closet amidst backlash to him. KKD did not mind the backlash and has shown that he supports his children unrelentingly.
Therefore, we decided to present he and his kids to show the bond between them.
Ebony Reigns, is no doubt one of the most sought after young female artiste in the counntry now.
Born Priscilla Opoku Kwarteng, the dancehall artiste has made a name for herself in the music industry.
Although she has been in the industry for less than three years now, the budding artiste is already on the ‘wanted list’ of many Ghanaian music lovers
Ebony was discovered by renowned musician and entrepreneur Bullet of Ruff n Smooth fame when she sent a recording of her voice and was signed to his Rufftown record label just a day after listening to the recording.
Ebony’s Tracks And Awards
She came out with her first single, “Dancefloor”, in December 2015 with a video and audio release. The song became a hit on radio landing her nomination for the unsung category at the 2016 Ghana Music Awards In March 2016.
A year after, she came back with another hit single “Kupe”. It was produced by Peewezel. ‘Kupe’ also became a household anthem in Ghana and some other African countries.
This year alone, Ebony broke the airwaves with three hit tracks, ‘Poison, ‘Date ur Fada’ and ‘Hustle’.
Her music video for ‘Poison’ just won her the ‘Best Female Video’ of the year at the just ended 2017 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.
She still continues to be one of Ghana’s dancehall diva’s and the ’90s badgyal.’
Ebony is signed to ruff town records and Midas touch Inc.
Though some people have expressed their dislike for her way of dressing, the dancehall diva seems not to be perturbed as she keeps being what she loves doing best.
Check out ten times she proved to be the 90s Badgyal below;
Ghanaian Actress, Model and Musician Juliet Ibrahim and her rapper boyfriend Iceberg Slim have been dating for a while now.
Juliet, after her divorce with former husband introduced her new boyfriend to all her fans and the world not long ago.
The beautiful half cast actress’ love for her new boyfriend can be seen in all that she does.
Juliet Ibrahim made her first appearance on the screens in 2005 in the“Crime for Christ” movie which featured the popular actor Majid Michel and has since featured in over 50 movies.
Her debut song “It’s Over Now” featured Nigeria’s General.
She has received so many nominations and has won numerous awards throughout her career as an actress.
The Ghallywood actress is fluent in English, French and Spanish.
Juliet Ibrahim has a son with her ex husband.
Some beautiful pictures of the ‘love birds’ has sprung out on social media and we’ll like to share them with you. But before we do so, let’s highlight a little on Iceberg Slim.
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Iceberg Slim, real name Olusegun Olowokere was born in New York City to Nigerian parents.
He is an emerging Superstar. Introduced to the sounds of Sunny Ade and Shina Peters from a very young age, Iceberg Slim found a strong liking for Nigerian music.
He recently released his track titled ‘Oluwa’ which is making headlines on both Ghana and Nigeria aiwaves.
Check out these beautiful photos of the ‘love birds below;
The 9th edition of 4Syte TV Music Video Awards(MVA’s) 2017 came off at the Accra International Conference Center on November 18, 2017.
The event saw lot of marvelous performances from artistes; Stonebwouy, VVIP, Becca, Praiz, Captain Planet (of the 4×4 fame) and many others.
The Rap King, Sarkodie surprised the audience with his appearance on the stage and got everyone on their feet.
Sarkodie, who topped all the nominees with nine(9) nominations also emerged the over all Best Video awards winner with his ‘Overdose’ video which features Jesse Jagz.
‘Overdose’ is one of the 18 tracks on Sarkodie’s ‘Highest’ Album. It was shot and directed by David Nicol-Sey North Production.
There were also performances from award-winning acts, Stonebwoy, VVIP, Becca, Praiz, Captain Planet, Sarkodie, Mr Eazi, Wutah, King Promise, B4bonah and many others.
This year’s show was hosted by Hosted by Jay Foley and Ghana’s King of comedy DKB.
The 4Syte Music Video Awards(MVA’s) is an award scheme organised by 4Syte TV to reward creativity in the music video industry, as well as reward some of the production houses for their contribution to the growth of the industry.
Here is the full list of the winners of the night;
1. Best Gospel Music Video – Joyce Blessing – Lords Prayer
2. Best Special Effect Video – Kojo Cue & Lil Shaker – Pen and Paper
3. Best Edited Video – EL – Agbo
4. Best Video Storyline – Jayso feat Sarkodie x Raquel – Have a Party
5. Best Photography – Pappy Kojo feat Joey B – Makoma
6. Best Reggae/Dancehall Video – Stonebwoy – Enku Lenu
7. Best Choreography Video – Fuse ODG – No day Light
8. Best Discovery Video – King Promise feat Fuse ODG – Thank God
9. Best Male Video – Stonebwoy – Enku Lenu
10. Best Female Video – Ebony – Poison
11. Best Group Video – R2bees – Over
12. Best African Act Video – Toofan – My Girl
13. Hi-Life Video – Becca – Me Ne waa
14. Achievement Award – Nana Mensah Appiah – CEO Zylofon Media
15. Best HipLife Video – D Black & Medikal – Bottles
16. Best Collabo Video – Sarkodie feat Bobii Lewis – Come to me
17. Best HipHop Video – Captain Planet – Respek
18. Best Directed Video – Pappy Kojo feat Joey B – Makoma
19. Most Popular Video – Shatta Wale feat Militants – Taking Over
20. Overall Best Video – Sarkodie feat Jesse Jagz – Overdose
